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<strong>Joshua Bell,</strong> <em>violin</em> <br /><strong>Peter Dugan,</strong> <em>piano</em>
Joshua Bell, violin
Peter Dugan, piano
THU, FEB 03 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Joshua Bell, violin
Peter Dugan, piano
“One of the most imaginative, technically gifted and altogether extraordinary violinists of our time,” (The Washington Post) Joshua Bell appears with pianist Peter Dugan.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
FRI, FEB 04 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Nine-time Grammy winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient Wynton Marsalis returns with the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, comprising 15 of the nation’s finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers.
Dreamers' Circus
Dreamers' Circus
TUE, FEB 08 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Dreamers' Circus
Winner of five prestigious Danish Music Awards, Dreamers’ Circus performs a thrilling blend of contemporary and traditional folk music from Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland and the Faroe Islands.
Cathy Park Hong
Cathy Park Hong
THU, FEB 10 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Cathy Park Hong
Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning
Award-winning poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong integrates personal stories, historical context and cultural criticism into a radically honest meditation on the Asian-American experience.
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
SUN, FEB 13 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
An Untitled Love
Mixing contemporary, ballet and hip-hop dance, this evening-length work from choreographer Kyle Abraham is a thumping mixtape celebrating culture and community set to the music of R&B legend D’Angelo.
Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
THU, FEB 17 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Tales of Hope on the American Landscape
Renowned journalists and authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn have co-written the bestselling books Half the Sky, A Path Appears, Tightrope, China Wakes and Thunder From the East.
Roxane Gay
Roxane Gay
FRI, FEB 25 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Roxane Gay
Roxane with One N
The author of celebrated books including Bad Feminist, Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body and Difficult Women, Roxane Gay critiques the ebb and flow of modern culture with wit and ferocity.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
SAT, FEB 26 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
ARLINGTON THEATRE
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
with special guest Shawn Colvin
Whether solo, with former band the Drive-By Truckers or fronting the 400 Unit, four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell shows his Alabama soul as he drifts between rock, country and roots.
Erik Larson
Erik Larson
WED, MAR 02 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Erik Larson
in Conversation with Pico Iyer
A master of narrative non-fiction, Erik Larson's many bestsellers include Thunderstruck, Dead Wake, Isaac’s Storm and the National Book Award-winning Devil in the White City.
Memphis Jookin': The Show
Memphis Jookin': The Show
TUE, MAR 08 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Memphis Jookin': The Show
Featuring Lil Buck
An ode to the birthplace of the singular dance style known as Memphis Jookin’, this evening-length show stars renowned dance artist Lil Buck alongside eight highly-skilled dancers and a DJ.
Andrea Elliott
Andrea Elliott
WED, MAR 09 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Andrea Elliott
Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Andrea Elliott examines homelessness and the dire state of poverty in America in Invisible Child, her five-part NYT series and subsequent book.
Silkroad
Silkroad
THU, MAR 31 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Silkroad
Home Within
This multimedia performance conceived by Syrian composer and clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad is an emotional accounting of home in a time of conflict.
Punch Brothers
Punch Brothers
TUE, APR 05 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Punch Brothers
Comprised of Chris Thile, Chris Eldridge, Paul Kowert, Noam Pikelny and Gabe Witcher, Punch Brothers is an all-start quintet known for its experimentation, poignancy and subversive humor.
Everything Rises
Everything Rises
TUE, APR 12 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Everything Rises
Jennifer Koh and Davóne Tines
This multimedia performance from violinist Jennifer Koh and singer Davóne Tines explores each artist's cultural background and seeks to reveal a universal history shared by immigrants and minority Americans.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
WED, APR 13 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The groundbreaking Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has cultivated the brightest choreographers working today and its dancers dazzle with their trademark technical brilliance and passionate energy.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
THU, APR 14 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The groundbreaking Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has cultivated the brightest choreographers working today and its dancers dazzle with their trademark technical brilliance and passionate energy.
<strong>Sheku Kanneh-Mason,</strong> <em>cello</em> <br /><strong>Isata Kanneh-Mason,</strong> <em>piano</em>
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
TUE, APR 19 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Sibling duo Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason will astound with their tight-knit communication, exuberance and humility in this special recital featuring works by Britten, Shostakovich, Khachaturian and more.
Michael Steele
Michael Steele
THU, APR 21 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Michael Steele
How to Win Elections and Lose the Country
MSNBC political analyst and former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele examines our political parties and the systems they create in the fight for electoral success.
Danish String Quartet
Danish String Quartet
WED, APR 27 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Danish String Quartet
The Doppelgänger Project, Part II
The Danish String Quartet introduces Doppelgänger, an ambitious four-year project pairing world premieres from four renowned composers with chamber music masterpieces by Schubert.
Colson Whitehead
Colson Whitehead
THU, APR 28 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Colson Whitehead
Colson Whitehead is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of unforgettable novels such as The Underground Railroad, John Henry Days and The Nickel Boys.
Ballet Hispánico
Ballet Hispánico
FRI, APR 29 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Ballet Hispánico
Noche de Oro: A Celebration of 50 Years
Named one of America’s Cultural Treasures by the Ford Foundation, Ballet Hispánico celebrates Latinx cultures through innovative performances that elevate diverse artists and ignite cultural pride.
<strong>Daniil Trifonov,</strong> <em>piano</em>
Daniil Trifonov, piano
SAT, APR 30 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Daniil Trifonov, piano
Grammy-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov combines consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth in a tempestuous program anchored by Prokofiev’s Sarcasms and Debussy’s Pour le Piano.
Ami Vitale
Ami Vitale
SUN, MAY 01 / 3:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Ami Vitale
Wild Hope
Photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale’s award-winning work illuminates the unsung heroes and communities working to protect our wildlife and find harmony in our natural world.
<strong>Gautier Capuçon,</strong> <em>cello</em> <br /><strong>Jean-Yves Thibaudet,</strong> <em>piano</em>
Gautier Capuçon, cello
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
WED, MAY 04 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Gautier Capuçon, cello
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Recognized for his “dynamic daring and supple phrasing” (The Times, U.K.), cellist Gautier Capuçon performs one of the year's must-see recitals alongside “master colorist” (The Seattle Times) Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
Amythyst Kiah
Amythyst Kiah
THU, MAY 05 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Amythyst Kiah
With an unforgettable voice that’s both unfettered and exquisitely controlled, singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah has been dubbed “one of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets” by Rolling Stone.
David Sedaris
David Sedaris
FRI, MAY 06 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
David Sedaris
Through his numerous essay collections and regular contributions to the New Yorker and This American Life, Sedaris has become one of today’s most beloved writers addressing the human condition.
The Joffrey Ballet
The Joffrey Ballet
WED, MAY 11 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
The Joffrey Ballet
Considered one of today's premier dance companies, the Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet performs a unique repertoire encompassing past masterpieces and cutting-edge works.
The Joffrey Ballet
The Joffrey Ballet
THU, MAY 12 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC
THE GRANADA THEATRE
The Joffrey Ballet
Considered one of today's premier dance companies, the Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet performs a unique repertoire encompassing past masterpieces and cutting-edge works.
Elizabeth Strout
Elizabeth Strout
FRI, MAY 13 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC
CAMPBELL HALL
Elizabeth Strout
in Conversation with Pico Iyer
In her bestselling books including Olive Kitteridge and My Name Is Lucy Barton, Elizabeth Strout captivates with her incisive prose and ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
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